Weather
Climate Avg| Time | Temp | Dew Pt | Humidity | Wind | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Start | 42.4 – 55.9°F | 45° Ideal | 87 – 94% | 8 mph SE | Partly cloudy |
| 8:00 AM | 43 – 55.2°F | 45° Ideal | 86 – 92% | 8 mph SE | Partly cloudy |
| 9:00 AM | 46.6 – 55.6°F | 47° Ideal | 85 – 91% | 6 mph NE | Partly cloudy |
| 10:00 AM | 52.3 – 59.5°F | 48° Ideal | 71 – 84% | 5 mph SE | Partly cloudy |
| 11:00 AM | 56.3 – 62.5°F | 48° Ideal | 65 – 69% | 7 mph SE | Partly cloudy |
| Finish | 58.5 – 64°F | 49° Ideal | 63 – 65% | 8 mph S | Drizzle |
Based on 3-year average for this date. Real forecast available in 135 days.
Elevation Profile
Course Stats
Mile Splits
| Mile | Grade |
|---|---|
| 1 | -0.2% |
| 2 | +0.1% |
| 3 | -0.3% |
| 4 | -0.4% |
| 5 | +0.3% |
| 6 | -0.0% |
| 7 | -0.1% |
| 8 | +0.1% |
| 9 | +0.1% |
| 10 | +0.0% |
| 11 | -0.0% |
| 12 | -0.1% |
| 13 | +0.1% |
| 14 | -0.0% |
| 15 | +0.0% |
| 16 | +0.1% |
| 17 | +0.1% |
| 18 | -0.2% |
| 19 | -0.1% |
| 20 | +0.3% |
| 21 | -0.0% |
| 22 | -0.2% |
| 23 | +0.2% |
| 24 | -0.1% |
| 25 | +0.2% |
| 26 | +0.1% |
| 27 | +1.2% |
RM Difficulty Index
Race-Day Weather History
Race-morning conditions on this date over the past 10 years: median 46°F with a 42°F dew point and 7 mph wind. Heat has rarely been a factor.
| Year | Temp | Dew Pt | Wind | Rain | Sky |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 57°F | 51°F | 14 mph | 0.07" | Drizzle |
| 2024 | 46°F | 42°F | 4 mph | — | Clear |
| 2023 | 56°F | 48°F | 15 mph | — | Partly cloudy |
| 2022 | 43°F | 32°F | 4 mph | — | Partly cloudy |
| 2021 | 53°F | 48°F | 8 mph | — | Partly cloudy |
| 2020 | 54°F | 52°F | 3 mph | — | Partly cloudy |
| 2019 | 44°F | 40°F | 14 mph | — | Clear |
| 2018 | 45°F | 42°F | 3 mph | — | Clear |
| 2017 | 41°F | 35°F | 5 mph | — | Partly cloudy |
| 2016 | 46°F | 41°F | 8 mph | — | Partly cloudy |
Morning conditions (race window) on the Rome Marathon calendar date each year, from the ERA5 reanalysis archive — the race’s usual slot, not necessarily each edition’s exact day.
Rome Marathon Pace Calculator & Race Plan
Rome runs past the Colosseum, Vatican, and Trevi Fountain on a mostly flat course with some cobblestone sections that slow you down more than you'd expect. 66 meters of gain, mostly in gentle rises.
March weather is usually mild. The cobblestones are the hidden cost that most pace calculators don't account for.
Rome Marathon FAQ
When is the next Rome Marathon?›
The next Rome Marathon is on Sunday, March 14, 2027.
How long is the Rome Marathon?›
The Rome Marathon is 26.2 miles (42.195 km), the standard marathon distance. It runs in Rome, Italy.
How much elevation gain does the Rome Marathon have?›
The Rome Marathon has about 216 ft (66 m) of climbing and 209 ft of descent, with a maximum grade of 1.18%.
Is the Rome Marathon flat, downhill, or hilly?›
The Rome Marathon starts and finishes at roughly the same elevation (net +2 m). With 216 ft of total climbing along the way, it's a fast, flat course.
How hard is the Rome Marathon?›
Runner's Math scores the Rome Marathon 29/100 (Moderate) — #27 of 38 marathon courses in our library, ranked by modeled time cost. The profile costs about 0:21 versus a flat course for a runner at 4:00-marathon pace.
What's the weather usually like at the Rome Marathon?›
Over the past 10 years on this date, median race-morning conditions were 46°F with a 42°F dew point and 7 mph wind. Heat has rarely been a factor.